It was previously believed that purple dragons were exclusively female, but this is not the case. Recent environmental shifts have revealed the existence of both genders of this breed. Female behavior is well known; they are primarily herbivores but will eat meat during mating season. On the other hand, very little is known about the behavior and habits of male purple dragons.

Dragons are highly-intelligent reptilian creatures that—from a human perspective, at least—appear to live forever. Many different varieties of dragon exist, each with their own unique qualities, habitats, and behavior. Adolescence in dragons is usually marked by the growth of a hatchling’s wings, although not all breeds of dragons grow wings and some breeds have other traits that indicate the beginning of maturation. In Galsreim, dragons and humans coexist peacefully.

Hengelo has left her own family of fierce Black dragons and meek Purples to live with the Peaceful Pack, a group not bonded by blood, but by their mutual love for peace, friendship and happiness. She and the other adult dragons have busy days looking after themselves and the many frozen hatchlings in the pack. Wounded travellers also find their way to their home, and as Hengelo has no magical powers to help them, she focusses on finding healthy food for them instead.

Hengelo deeply loves Twello, a male White, and her best friend in the Pack. On the rare occasions they both have time to spare, they can often be found lounging together on the shore of a calm stream.